Question

1. John and Gus Rigas are associated with:

a. none of these

b. Bernie Madoff

c. international postal reply coupons

d. Adelphia Communications Corporation(answer)

2. The chapter discussed four schools of ethical thought. Which of the following pairs includes ideas from a single school?

a.Community values cannot change based on circumstances or potential outcomes; people within a community should do what's best for the community as a whole. (answer)

b. Community is more important than individuality; people within a community should do what's best for them individually.

c. Community values cannot change based on circumstances or potential outcomes; people within a community should do what's best for them individually.

d. Community is more important than individuality; people within a community should do what's best for the community as a whole.

3. Which of the following is most reflective of utilitarianism?

a. In making ethical decisions, Annie strives to be true to her basic ethical nature. (answer)

b. Michelle reported fraud she had discovered because she believes that lying is always wrong.

c. Shan agreed to coach as many CPA candidates as possible, in spite of his busy schedule.

d. Jeff inflated his division's sales to get a bigger bonus for himself.

4. Big Data can arise from two broad types of sources. Which of the following best pairs one type with an example?

a. accounting, trial balance

b. marketing, customer preferences

c. All of these

d. digital, query results from a relational database(answer)

Answer 1

1. Answer is d) Adelphia Communications Corporation

Reason- Adelphia Communications Corporation was founded in 1952 by brothers John and Gus Rigas

2. Answer is a)Community values cannot change based on circumstances or potential outcomes; people within a community should do what's best for the community as a whole

3. Answer is a)In making ethical decisions, Annie strives to be true to her basic ethical nature

Reason-Utilitarianism is a concept of morality, which believes in actions that foster happiness or pleasure and opposes actions that cause unhappiness or harm.

4. Answer is d) digital, query results from a relational database